Labor Law and Work Permits for Kansas.
Do you know the child actor labor laws for your state? If you’re looking to pursue a career in entertainment for your child or if you are an entertainment industry professional looking to employ a child in your production, it is important that you know the child actor labor laws in both your home state and any state in which you intend to work.
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Children employed in the entertainment industry are exempt from child labor laws, with the exception of infants under one month who must have written certification from a licensed physician stating that they are at least 15 days old and that they are physically capable of handling the work.
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Work permits are not required for minors working in entertainment in the state of Kansas.
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Permits are not required to employ a minor in entertainment.
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The state of Kansas does require employers to make a 15% deposit directly into a minors blocked trust account. Click here for more info.
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The state of Kansas does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor in entertainment.
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The state of Kansas requires Employment Agencies to hold license and post a bond of $500. Click here for more information.
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The state of Kansas does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Kansas Department of Labor
Employment Standards
401 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66603
PH: (785) 296-4062